Home Care Workers for the Elderly in Washington State and Whatcom County
Description
Washington State has been a national leader in long-term support and services among all 50 states. Despite these successes, we continue to suffer from the crisis of caregiver shortage. Such a challenge will only get worse as baby boomers begin to enter their later years. The good news is that many entities in our state are working hard and creatively to strengthen and grow a quality long-term care workforce to serve our elderly at home.
A research team from Western Washington University shares current conditions of the home care workforce in the state overall and Whatcom county specifically, also proposing specific advocacy efforts that individuals and families within our community can engage in to help solve this challenge.
Document Type
Streamed Video
Start Date
24-5-2021 12:00 AM
Duration
1h 53m
Genre/Form
lectures; streaming video
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Palliative treatment--Washington (State)--Whatcom County; Home care services--Washington (State)--Whatcom County
Geographic Coverage
Whatcom County (Wash.); Washington (State)
Type
MovingImage
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Keywords
Home Care Workers for the Elderly, Caregiving
Home Care Workers for the Elderly in Washington State and Whatcom County
Washington State has been a national leader in long-term support and services among all 50 states. Despite these successes, we continue to suffer from the crisis of caregiver shortage. Such a challenge will only get worse as baby boomers begin to enter their later years. The good news is that many entities in our state are working hard and creatively to strengthen and grow a quality long-term care workforce to serve our elderly at home.
A research team from Western Washington University shares current conditions of the home care workforce in the state overall and Whatcom county specifically, also proposing specific advocacy efforts that individuals and families within our community can engage in to help solve this challenge.